Yu Ze dismounted and took Muniang's hand, his voice steady as he said, "From now on, I'll protect you."
The threads of tension in Muniang's heart unraveled in an instant. Having lacked a sense of security since childhood and being sensitive by nature, her mind had been in turmoil upon realizing his change of heart, with many worries exploding like fireworks. Her greatest fear was that he might not want her anymore, but now here he was, looking at her with determination, telling her he would protect her on the journey ahead, and her face bloomed into a radiant smile, "Okay."
Yu Ze's lips curled in a small smile, proud of his wife, and felt so fortunate.
Yu Ze glanced over at Wu Haoli behind Muniang, a flash of sharpness appearing in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a smile, "Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Wu, for taking such good care of my wife." The latter part carried a hint of warning.
